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| Somethings that bother me.....This shows very much that Hopkins was there to develop most likely a new weapon but with the pic....can it be a new form of gas or Fuel?=> SFB said: Yeah and I will add that Filicia learned compassion's worth during her experiences.....Starbrow said: I was really surprised by Filicias actions. For a vetran of war, i though she would feel more hatred towards Rome soldiers. Or perhapes, if the prisoner was a man. Would Filicia have taken the same course of action? I think it was because she had already seen to much pain and suffering in the war that she did it, she didnt want to see the girl interogated because she didnt want her to suffer. GIF time!=> Most incredible GIF of Noel's tank I did! :D and a most cute expression of Kureha!   |
francismeunierMar 15, 2010 8:53 PM
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| Noel suddenly becomes interesting, I was getting tired of all that "Yuki clone" shit. And damn that cliffhanger... fffffffffffff. I want blood next episode... lots of it, a la Hellsing Ultimate. |
| Wow. An episode without excessive useless bullshit filler. How shocking. It's about damn time we finally get to see the other side. This is how SoraWoto should've been from the start. But really, they get a Roman soldier in their presence and all they do is LOLZ LET'S PLAY THE TRUMPETZ. You would think they'd at least step up their patrols knowing the enemy sent a scout. Still pretty damn terrible. At least spider tank finally got its legs attached. Lol at Noel being a scientific genius at her age. I wouldn't be surprised if she was developing biological weapons then. And someone seriously needs to die next episode. It'll be totally lame if the shot missed or was deflected or some bullshit. |
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Wasabi said: Wow. An episode without excessive useless bullshit filler. How shocking. I did not really see much filler but what bothered me was that fan service stuff...they could have done better this time around. Wasabi said: It's about damn time we finally get to see the other side. This is how SoraWoto should've been from the start. Yes and I would agree with you on this one with the cute stuff thing all are complaining about. Wasabi said: But really, they get a Roman soldier in their presence and all they do is LOLZ LET'S PLAY THE TRUMPETZ. Yeah that too....there is a interest in why Aisha would "Amazing Grace" though....any ideas? Wasabi said: You would think they'd at least step up their patrols knowing the enemy sent a scout. Still pretty damn terrible. At least spider tank finally got its legs attached. How can they step up the patrol when they have to keep a eye on Aisha and the 9th Division came around so it's a nice step up...... Wasabi said: Lol at Noel being a scientific genius at her age. I wouldn't be surprised if she was developing biological weapons then. So you think it's biological weapons.....gas weapons? Wasabi said: And someone seriously needs to die next episode. It'll be totally lame if the shot missed or was deflected or some bullshit. Some people are assuming Noel might take the hit to amend her sins.....you think so too? |
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| I liked the developments for this episode....very interesting. One thing though....why does there always have to be some crooked military superior getting in the way?... |
| That was the funnest attempt at speaking German I've ever heard. |
| I like where this is goi- >tit grab >Felicia saying dirty things I hate you, Japan. |
| ^ I guess it wasn't your cup of tea. Me either. |
| and so.. the war that a lot of people were waiting for has finally arrived.. i think it's a good development.. i did not feel it is a complete turn around from the episodes previously.. and it looks like they were still able to bring another element on Noel.. saxophone15 said: well.. there has to be.. it makes war feel really wrong and neither side is good..I liked the developments for this episode....very interesting. One thing though....why does there always have to be some crooked military superior getting in the way?... hazelnutman said: i don't know anything about German.. but we all know that they don't speak other foreign languages fluently too anyway..That was the funnest attempt at speaking German I've ever heard. |
Maximatum99 said: Don't forget me....Felicia saying dirty things...I can tolerate for the reason but the breast grab was not at all any reason....just convenient situation turned into fan service.....*sigh*^ I guess it wasn't your cup of tea. Me either. |
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francismeunier said: Not only that but the story on the whole so far.Maximatum99 said: Don't forget me....Felicia saying dirty things...I can tolerate for the reason but the breast grab was not at all any reason....just convenient situation turned into fan service.....*sigh*^ I guess it wasn't your cup of tea. Me either. |
| Incredibly good/accurate german! And all that without (japanese) subtitles so that non-german speakers couldn't understand it at all and yet it was overall correct in grammar and spelling. Very nice diligent work for such a detail. The episode itself earnt a 5/5 from me. One of the best so far. |
PerplexMar 16, 2010 5:16 AM
| Certainly the best EP so far. At least at the end they gave a little action. War stared and Seize will be besieged. Goes from there that Noel was a brilliant child and recreated the lost technology, which Hopkins has used it for war.Perhaps after the great victory he showed her the battlefield it is no wonder that she is broke. I would not be surprised if Noel protect Aisha but I don't think she die. Someone needs to move Takemikazuchi. Aisha called Yumina heretic so war may be in some part a religious war. |
SaygramMar 16, 2010 5:49 AM
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| i just realized the rome girl's like ishibal. O_O |
| German in my anime? I was surprised, nice to see they used a native speaker, hehe. Or at least it sounds like it. EDIT: Although, after second thought, it sounds more like a program that translates the sentences, like making your computer talk English. |
desolatoMar 16, 2010 7:13 AM
desolato said: German in my anime? I was surprised, nice to see they used a native speaker, hehe. Or at least it sounds like it. EDIT: Although, after second thought, it sounds more like a program that translates the sentences, like making your computer talk English. The intonation of the sentences was too good for that. It wasn't a native speaker but she did very well with that. :) |
| Still, doesn't make sense. A bit to late for war drama. Moe taint is too huge. Bob grab was totally unnecessary and fan-service-wise. This anime seems to have some habit of ruining well going mood. Best ep so far, but still meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh There is three paths this anime can go. 1. Devote only 3 episodes for war drama, but a lot of sad and touching death scenes. Get a low rating from me, but at least middle. 2. Do some war drama, Rio returns and miraculously saves everyone's lives, happy ending Ulala. Get even lower rating from me. 3. Remain a bait and continue it to the next season. Screw the series. Get extremely low rating from me. Plus, Noel is the only good character in this anime. Screw everyone else. |
ringoo4 said: Still, doesn't make sense. A bit to late for war drama. Moe taint is too huge. Bob grab was totally unnecessary and fan-service-wise. There is three paths this anime can go. 1. Devote only 3 episodes for war drama, but a lot of sad and touching death scenes. Get a low rating from me, but at least middle. 2. Do some war drama, Rio returns and miraculously saves everyone's lives, happy ending Ulala. Get even lower rating from me. 3. Remain a bait and continue it to the next season. Screw the series. Get extremely low rating from me. Plus, Noel is the only good character in this anime. Screw everyone else. War drama build up started ages ago. And despite some unnecessary slice of life, especially in episode 8, there was a generally story build up through the whole series. It's not something "Baccano"-like but the way they strew relevant bits and pieces in their episodes was an interesting attempt of story telling. And despite some archetypic behaviors and the moe-moe design, all the characters got a somewhat elaborate personality. There is no reason beeing that harsh to the show. (And as a side note: I'll never understand the community scores. Sora no got a 7.34 so far and shit like...say Railgun nearly 8 *shrugs*) |
| Oh sh- While I've generally enjoyed this series from episode one the last episodes have just been amazing. Poor Noel, didn't expect her to have such a backstory.. Surprised at the good german aswell. Sure the pronounciation was semi-sketchy at times, but other than that there is nothing wrong with it. ringoo4 said: Moe taint is too huge.. I find it funny how this show is too "moe tainted" for you, yet you have Higurashi and Bakemonogatari, who both have plenty of moe, in your favourites. Not bashing the the shows though since I love them both aswell. |
| Hope Noel will block the ....... |
francismeunier said: I did not really see much filler but what bothered me was that fan service stuff...they could have done better this time around. Not loli enough for you? francismeunier said: Yeah that too....there is a interest in why Aisha would "Amazing Grace" though....any ideas? It's a universally known song in the world so why wouldn't they know it? francismeunier said: How can they step up the patrol when they have to keep a eye on Aisha and the 9th Division came around so it's a nice step up...... They don't need the whole damn platoon to watch one injured girl. Aisha has probably been in the hands of Kanata and co. for at least several days. They could've increased patrols and possibly could've spotted the Romans before the 9th division even arrived. francismeunier said: Some people are assuming Noel might take the hit to amend her sins.....you think so too? I don't care if she wanted to amend her sins or not. This cliffhanger is as cliched as it gets. If nobody dies, it just proves it even more so. The two of them are surrounded. Someone HAS to get shot at least unless some retarded deus ex machina so calls forth some ridiculous miracle that somehow distracts the solders. |
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cyruz said: But, that was some impressive German. Indeed. I think that was the best German spoken by a Japanese I've ever heard in an anime. |
De-JaY said: cyruz said: But, that was some impressive German. Indeed. I think that was the best German spoken by a Japanese I've ever heard in an anime. Any reports on other shows that did this? I'm intrigued. |
De-JaY said: Miyahara Nami, Base on wiki her origin is Ausria(no wonder she can speak).but What so surprising is that,she can speak Japanese also.^^ the link is an example of her voice acting in anime industriescyruz said: But, that was some impressive German. Indeed. I think that was the best German spoken by a Japanese I've ever heard in an anime. |
| *Yawn* I'm glad this series is ending next week, it can be replaced with something that is actually good. |
 I am proud to have Clannad as the only thing on my dropped list. |
| lol Italy annexing Germany. |
| Kanata - a soldier who never before seen a single enemy... "We are soldiers." - Wow, Kureha sounds suprisingly reasonable. It's one of those rare times when i'm glad to know a bit of German. ^^ Helvetian, Roman-wtf?? And Filicia talking to A'ishah=WIN. ^^ "-She must be saying it's good" - Yep, that's right, Kanata. xD "Just a light greeting" - Yeah, Yumina perfectly lies. Plot will be continuing in next episode, unbelivable. And Noel's story seems interesting. Pretty good episode... |
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Saygram said: That is interesting assumption....but is the war more into the non agreement of the borders and reconstruction.Aisha called Yumina heretic so war may be in some part a religious war. Wasabi said: francismeunier said: I did not really see much filler but what bothered me was that fan service stuff...they could have done better this time around. Not loli enough for you? No it is not that..simply put it is about being really badly placed...the last fan service had some logical place to it. francismeunier said: Yeah that too....there is a interest in why Aisha would Wasabi said: "Amazing Grace" though....any ideas? It's a universally known song in the world so why wouldn't they know it? How do you know that? It did not say nor imply it in this anime....perhaps IRL but not in this anime. francismeunier said: How can they step up the patrol when they have to keep a eye on Aisha and the 9th Division came around so it's a nice step up...... Wasabi said: They don't need the whole damn platoon to watch one injured girl. Aisha has probably been in the hands of Kanata and co. for at least several days. They could've increased patrols and possibly could've spotted the Romans before the 9th division even arrived. Why when they have a machine that did that already for them and HQ informed them already. francismeunier said: Some people are assuming Noel might take the hit to amend her sins.....you think so too? Wasabi said: What the heck is deus ex? Seen it used around the net but have no idea what it means. You don't care if she wants to amend her sins? From the looks of her she clearly is brain traumatized about Aisha and seeing her in the past lying with blood dripping out of her mouth. I do feel sorry for Noel that she has some trauma like that. If saving Aisha can help that then I am for it. I don't care if she wanted to amend her sins or not. This cliffhanger is as cliched as it gets. If nobody dies, it just proves it even more so. The two of them are surrounded. Someone HAS to get shot at least unless some retarded deus ex machina so calls forth some ridiculous miracle that somehow distracts the solders. desolato said: De-JaY said: cyruz said: But, that was some impressive German. Indeed. I think that was the best German spoken by a Japanese I've ever heard in an anime. Any reports on other shows that did this? I'm intrigued. Yeah I want one that speaks French so I can understand easily too. |
francismeunierMar 16, 2010 12:12 PM
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| That was so awesome, just awesome. And the best part was after the Roman girl said "My grandmother was a soldier at the Time-Telling Fortress" and then everyone just start doing awesome shockingly facial expression while I didn't even get the reason why and not even after the episode ended. |
 "A Legend is but a tale of a beautiful lie." |
| Lots of development now and also finally all the things will connect. I wonder what happened in the end...? Though the ending song truly ruined the mood :/ |
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ariba said: Im kind of confused... Aisha is speaking German but is supposed to be a Soldier of the roman empire All Seize is speaking japanese and they say that they're speaking Helvetian. don't be confused... |
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ariba said: Im kind of confused... Aisha is speaking German but is supposed to be a Soldier of the roman empire? The colour of her skin and also the dot on her forehead are looking like indian, wtf? It's the future. Weird shit like that happens >,< |
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| This show kinda pisses me off at times. Like I find the slice of life and their hilarious antics entertaining but for some reason I want to see more of the military background and the history of the world they live in. It seems that each episode they piece more and more together however I felt it wasn't enough...it's a shame there's only one more episode, if this was a 24 episode show they could have gone a lot further in the history and plot behind it. |
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garfield15 said: ariba said: Im kind of confused... Aisha is speaking German but is supposed to be a Soldier of the roman empire? The colour of her skin and also the dot on her forehead are looking like indian, wtf? It's the future. Weird shit like that happens >,< It's an alternate Europe, just like in Valkyria Chronicles, where they've mixt some cultural specifics together. |
PerplexMar 16, 2010 1:34 PM
Plate said: I like where this is goi- >tit grab >Felicia saying dirty things I hate you, Japan. ringoo4 said: Still, doesn't make sense. A bit to late for war drama. Moe taint is too huge. Bob grab was totally unnecessary and fan-service-wise. Yes. Yes. Yes. Perplex said: War drama build up started ages ago. And despite some unnecessary slice of life, especially in episode 8, there was a generally story build up through the whole series. If by build up you mean one Felicia flashback that is almost totally detached from everything, Rio randomly leaving last week, and the cryptic phone call during Kanata's pee pee episode, then sure, it's been building up for a long time. Siva said: That was so awesome, just awesome. And the best part was after the Roman girl said "My grandmother was a soldier at the Time-Telling Fortress" and then everyone just start doing awesome shockingly facial expression while I didn't even get the reason why and not even after the episode ended. Exactly. When Yumina said that the girl was talking about how everything about the end of the world etc. is completely different from what they know I just thought, "Sure. Why not try to be high brow and tackle how history is twisted by politics while also undermining the one thing that the show did right from a narrative perspective. Oh well, let's see where this garbage goes." I'm quite surprised (and a little aghas) that someone would compare this trash to Haibane Renmei, but maybe it's to be expected. There isn't a single good character or plot point about this show, and I think everyone made it clear what/who it was going for with the random boob grab and titty sucking talk. The show is disgustingly pandering, and that people honestly don't notice it astounds me. |
noteDheroMar 16, 2010 1:43 PM
| BOOBS. And Filicia...that was just lawlz. Saying all this perverted stuff since that poor girl doesn't understand her xDD But damn. Looks like shit's getting serious now. |
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noteDhero said: Exactly this....it could have been something else and it could have been better done to appeal.There isn't a single good character or plot point about this show, and I think everyone made it clear what/who it was going for with the random boob grab and titty sucking talk. |
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Charliehsv said: You compared both of that to this and still don't get the difference? This... has the character designs of K-ON! and that's a major difference. Especially the changing tides of moods. ringoo4 said: I find it funny how this show is too "moe tainted" for you, yet you have Higurashi and Bakemonogatari, who both have plenty of moe, in your favourites. Not bashing the the shows though since I love them both aswell.Moe taint is too huge.. Perplex said: It'll drop when the series is over. However, if Saten does own a few bitches with that bat, it should help the score. Ain't gonna happen though. I'll never understand the community scores. Sora no got a 7.34 so far and shit like...say Railgun nearly 8 *shrugs*) havsie said: The story is all over the goddamn place. The director tries way too hard to put moe in the mix of things and stall it for that matter. The ending has got to really spectacular to balance out all the bullshit in this series. This show kinda pisses me off at times. Like I find the slice of life and their hilarious antics entertaining but for some reason I want to see more of the military background and the history of the world they live in. An Amazing Grace Remix should fix that. |
| My defense on previous post is already done by noteDhero and Maximatum. I don't even want to argue more on this unintelligent show. I mean seriously, until the previous episode, there was only a senseless 'lol clues' of war which is forced and makes absolutely no sense. You guys call that 'war drama build up'? Chiaki sama laugh at this. *chiakitrollfaecwtf.jpg* noteDhero said: Oh god... why am I laughing so much at this.Siva said: That was so awesome, just awesome. And the best part was after the Roman girl said "My grandmother was a soldier at the Time-Telling Fortress" and then everyone just start doing awesome shockingly facial expression while I didn't even get the reason why and not even after the episode ended. Exactly. When Yumina said that the girl was talking about how everything about the end of the world etc. is completely different from what they know I just thought, "Sure. Why not try to be high brow and tackle how history is twisted by politics while also undermining the one thing that the show did right from a narrative perspective. Oh well, let's see where this garbage goes." noteDhero said: Totally agree.I'm quite surprised (and a little aghas) that someone would compare this trash to Haibane Renmei, but maybe it's to be expected. There isn't a single good character or plot point about this show, and I think everyone made it clear what/who it was going for with the random boob grab and titty sucking talk. The show is disgustingly pandering, and that people honestly don't notice it astounds me. Haibane renmei kept its mystery and claming-bittersweet mood from the start to the end, with very clever way without moe taint hole that disconnects the well going theme. Cause and effect relationship in sora whatever doesn't make fuckin sense. I did not expect something like clever Baccano level connection for this anime. I just want sense. This garbage doesn't have it. |
ringoo4Mar 16, 2010 4:28 PM
| Holy- This anime turned from Happy Prancing girls to War and Pain in a single episode. Dx I was somewhat expecting this, but I never thought they'd be able to pull this off so well...I WANT MORE! I want Rio back too D: Missing her already! |
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| While this is definitely nothing ilke Baccano, or complete moe/funny factor K-On, this anime does have its potential. I really like the background story (the first ep got me hooked...or rather, the remains of that giant beast/angel thing got me intrigued) And after ~10 episodes, I finally got what I wanted - an actually war-related episode! And finally a flashback of that huge beast remains! I'm curious how they are gonna end this. My opinion on this anime is quite biased though, since I love the OP song to death (kalafina <3) Sigh, this anime is ending soon, so is Railgun (I want to see Saten-san bash that psycho bitch but that's only wishful thinking...) There's only Durarara(<333) left... |
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| noteDhero, I'm very surprised that for someone that doesn't like the show and calls it trash all the time you actually still watch it... This show has many similarities wit HR and DC...Why? Well because there are always two girls who are the main protagonists and one is a gentile girl (Yasako) and the other brave girl (Isako)... The one is cheerful and the other one burdened with a terrible past... Now ( and I guaranty this to you) if you just stop watching "this trash" you won't feel so annoyed by it... And we won’t feel so annoyed by you’re constant bitching… |
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| Hello RinM, I see you are new to teh internets and forums. In-case you didn't know, this is a place to post opinions about what you don't like in said animu. What's it like in your life filled with unicorns and rainbows because you find someone's personal opinion offensive? Leave that shit for religion. |
| RinM, Part of your gripes are addressed in this post I made over a year ago. As for your defense of the comparisons between Haibane Renmei and DC (what is this? I don't feel like searching back to figure it out) I just disagree. So what if the main characters are similar (and honestly, I don't think I can even agree with that, but then it's been 3 years), the shows are almost totally different in every other aspect. The biggest difference is tone. Despite all the cheeriness that went on during HR, there was always an edge of darkness that was evident in every aspect of production. There were secrets lending mystery to the wall and the forest, the pallet of the show was a somber brown with black, and those last few episodes were full of atmosphere that Sora no Woto tries for only a tenth of to sucker in viewers. If you want to call the leads similar, fine, I can't argue there because I don't remember. But trying to link the shows because of two characters is off base to me. I still think that of every show I've seen, SnW is most similar to K-On, but I'll also admit that depending on what happens, that might not be such a case. I suppose I could compare this to Munto TV also... |
noteDheroMar 16, 2010 6:50 PM
| I felt the ED did not fit with the mood of the episode haha. This is probably the first time in this show I am actually interested in what will happen next - and I want to know about Noel's past, and the different interpretation of the Maidens of Fire legend. |
| All I have to say is... WOW... complete departure from the cute and moe.. to now.. the war that's been coming in slowly but surely. I think Felicia and the gals are going to definitely regret their decision. --- Randy |
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noteDhero said: I have very bad feeling that he is referring Da Capo.DC (what is this? I don't feel like searching back to figure it out) If he is.... chiaki-sama has another thing to mock.  edited: wait, it can be even Dennou Coil or Detective Conan. lololol |
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